Hastings County, located in Central Ontario, just a short drive from the world renowned Sandbanks Provincial Park, is abundant in historical and natural wonders. The rural lifestyle remains strong here, and you will find our unique artisan and antique shops make for a wonderful day of shopping and exploring our small towns, villages and hamlets. Not to be forgotten is the thriving urban centres of Belleville and Quinte West nestled along the northern shore of the Beautiful Bay of Quinte offering an enticing waterfront trail, a state of the art marina and the new Shorelines Casino. Hastings County is the ultimate combination of urban and rural living.
Hastings Quinte Paramedic Services is a progressive, forward thinking service providing emergency services to the entire County with fully staffed bases located in the urban centres as well as rural posts. HQPS prides itself on exceptional programs and process to ensure employee Health, Safety and Wellness. Initiatives include: an established Peer Support Group and a fully committed Wellness Committee.
HQPS provides many unique opportunities to enrich the professional development of our paramedics such inclusion on the Emergency Response Team, the Difficult Access Response Team, appointment to Team Lead positions and the provision of on-site emergency services at community events such as our new Belleville Senators Hockey Team home games.
Qualifications:
- Demonstrated full compliance with the qualification requirements of the Ambulance Act.
- Must have an Advanced Care Paramedic Certificate or Primary Care Paramedic Certificate from a recognized College.
- Must have successfully completed the Ontario Ministry of Health Advanced Care Certification Exam.
- Experience in an emergency medical service as an Advanced Care Paramedic is preferred.
HQPS offers a competitive compensation package. Applications will be accepted by the undersigned until Friday, December 13, 2024, by 4pm.
Please forward resume via email to: careers@hastingscounty.com
Quote: 2024-1842-HQPS-494-502 and your Name in the subject line of your email
Positions Available:
Bancroft – Alpha – 10/22
Bancroft – Delta – 10/22
Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte – Charlie – 7/19
Picton – Delta – 6/18
Millennium – Alpha – 7-19
Farley – Alpha – 7/19
Farley – Bravo – 7/19
Trenton – Alpha – 8/20
Madoc – Alpha – 7/19
Millennium – Echo – 14/2
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
The County of Hastings is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. Please contact us if you require this posting in an alternate format. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.